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Crew members installing a root barrier at the median island on Rainier Avenue. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Rainier Avenue construction reaches another milestone

The latest construction phase on Rainier Avenue in Renton is coming to a close and is expected to…

(Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

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Renton teen sentenced for accidental fatal shooting

He received a sentence of eight and a half years.

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‘School funding crisis’ town hall urges WA to fix the gaps

Districts represented include Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Northshore, Renton, Riverview, Shoreline, Snoqualmie Valley and Tukwila.

Khloe Mallary goes up for a lay-up against Cedarcrest. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton girls’ unbeaten streak snapped at nine games

The Redhawks were off to their best start in five years, but ran out of gas vs. Cedarcrest.

Even the cold temps of the Polar Bear Double Dip at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center couldn’t deter New Year’s Day dippers and swimmers. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 8 edition

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Courtesy Photo, Seattle Police.

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Renton man charged in fatal Seattle shooting

The alleged assault occurred at a hookah lounge following a physical altercation.

King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)

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Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Shooting reported Jan. 5 in Renton

One male was located with non-life-threatening injuries.

A second mudslide on SR-169 has occurred in Renton on Monday, Jan. 5. The first mudslide happened on SR-169 the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 16. Image courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Mudslide on SR-169 near I-405 closes WB lane in Renton for several hours

Almost three weeks following heavy rain and flooding, a second mudslide along the Maple Valley Highway, or SR-169,…

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Person shot at Christmas party | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite

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Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: An icy start to 2026 with the Polar Bear Double Dip

From Lake Washington to the city’s Aquatic Center, Renton knows how to shock the system for the New…

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$2.5 million in assistance available for flood damage

This comes after the governor’s disaster declaration.

Photo provided by Matthew Stuart.

Sports

Liberty flies south for winter and returns with a trophy and history

Patriot senior Jackson Whitaker breaks single game point record en route to championship.

Downtown Renton. (File photo)

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Renton revises business license fee exemptions

Renton is increasing the threshold for business license fee exemptions to aid small businesses outside of the city…

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

Isaac Elegan dribbles the ball for Renton. Maria Dorsten Photography

Sports

Renton boys win opening game of T-Town Throwdown

The Redhawks look to build momentum after a convincing 34-point win.

Liberty’s Jackson Whitaker assesses the defense against Bishop Blanchet. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Liberty’s Jackson Whitaker assesses the defense against Bishop Blanchet. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Jack of all trades: Whitaker sets new single game points record

The Liberty senior tallied 52 points in a win against Tennyson (CA).

A scene from the 2025 Polar Bear Plunge at Gene Coulon Beach Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 1 edition

Happy New Year from the Renton Reporter team

Two hours before the June 25 Renton School Board meeting, a protest took place outside the IKEA Performing Arts Center at Renton High School, where people with For A Better Renton held up signs, chanted and took signatures for their new petition, which calls to stop the expansion of Renton High School. File photo

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Year in Review: Renton’s top stories of 2025

Top 10 most-read stories of 2025 at rentonreporter.com